Chapter 3

You are going to visit the Blarney Stone. You take a bus instead of a cab this time. Once you arrive, you immediately notice the towering castle. It's beautiful, you think, with all its majesty and mystery. Then you and a group of tourists get off the bus and walk towards the castle. You look around at everyone. There's an Oriental lady with a disposable camera, taking pictures and chattering something in what sounded like Japanese (you aren't sure, okay?). There's a single mother and her kids. There's also the cute-looking guy with a beanie and skinny jeans. Normal crowd. Suddenly, a voice sounds above the crowd. "Allllllright ladies an gentlemen, if you'll just go this way to the front of the castle that'd be much appreciated!" You all walk in unison. There, another tour guide awaits. You gasp when you realize who it is, with his charming smile and shock of green hair.


"Welcome everyone to Blarney Castle!" Jack says. "Now before we begin, I'd like to say that the washroom is thataway," he pointed his pointer fingers to the right. He winked at the crowd. "On another subject, the Blarney Castle was built in the 1200s, and was originally a small cabin. Later, it was turned into a stone fortification. In 1446, it was destroyed in a fire but was rebuilt. Inside the castle is the Blarney Stone, which is at the top. If yer an adventurous type, then you can try kissin' it. The adventurous part is that the Stone hangs over an empty space! Now we can start the tour!" Jack beckons for the crowd to walk. As everyone walks, Jack talks more about the history, what the castle is made of, rumors surrounding the castle, such as so. Suddenly you hit open air. Beside you is a drop, set beside it the Blarney Stone. You look down. The sign says "Kissing the Blarney Stone". You look around to see everyone else moving on, too afraid to try. Suddenly, you see Jack appear through the crowd.  "So yer the adventurous type, huh?" He asks. You shrug.
"I just want to try it," you say.
"Well you need someone to hold you to kiss the thing," Jack explains. You look at the Stone, then at Jack.
"Can you?" You ask, feeling your cheeks heat up. You didn't like strangers, no matter how familiar they seem, to touch you. He grinned.


"Of course!" Jack says. "Don't worry, I won't drop you." He winks for the second time that day. So as you get on the floor and lean down, you feel a pair of strong arms wrap around your waist. You freeze for a second, not sure how to feel. Jack's arms are firm and warm and comforting. What are you thinking? You aren't here to just let him hold you. So you lean even further down and press your lips to the Blarney Stone. You feel Jack drag you back up, and once you are on your feet, you almost trip. His hands catch yours and he meets your gaze. 


"Wow, Y/N! I couldn't even do it!" Jack exclaims, rubbing the back of his neck. His face is red from the effort of holding you. Suddenly, you realize that there's a crowd of people around you. They're applauding you, politely congratulating you. You smile and feel your face getting hot. You weren't used to so much attention.  


"Thank you, thank you," You say, holding up your hands. "But the show's over. There's more of the tour left, right, Jack?" Jack smiles.


"Yup, folks! Now keep going thataway and we can finish up!" He goes to catch up with the crowd, but first turns and winks at you. "A brave lass, indeed," He whispers before walking away. You stand for a second, collecting your bearings. Then you walk after the crowd.


After the tour, you use the restrooms then go back to the bus stop. Before you leave, you hear someone shouting your name. You turn to see Jack jogging towards you, his green hair tucked under his golf cap. "Hey Y/N!" Jack shouts one more time, before stopping in front of you. Once he catches his breath, he straightens up. "So, this was my last shift here. Ever. I was actually wondering that now, since I'm free, and you're in need of a tour of Ireland, that I could show you around myself?" he gives you a sheepish grin. "If you don't want to that's fi--" You cut him off.


"That'd be really cool!" You exclaim, excitement bubbling in your stomach. "After I get back to my room, can I send you a text and we can talk about it?" He nods.


"Of course! Take all the time ya need!" He tips his cap. "Well, it looks like you've got a bus to catch." You look to see people boarding the bus. You turn back to him. 


"Thank you!" 


"Ah, my pleasure, Y/N!" Suddenly, you're enveloped in a warm hug. You freeze for a second, before wrapping your arms around him as well. Then he lets go. You run to get on the bus.


"Thank you, for holding me on Blarney Castle," You turn to tell him. He looks flustered, and now it's your turn to grin as you get on the bus and find a seat. You look out the window, you return to your hotel room, thinking, thinking, thinking. The Jacksepticeye was going to show you around Ireland! . You shower and change, then text Jack about your plans with him. After talking to him, you lay on your amazingly soft bed with a happy sigh. This trip was going to be a lot more interesting than you anticipated.


A/N: Hey guys! Thanks for reading. I sincerely apologize for not updating in so long, but I'm really busy. I'll try best to update consistently, please bear with me! Thank you again for reading!



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